Vieira return isn’t welcome – David Moyes

DAVID MOYES admits Patrick Vieira's return to the Premier League is not necessarily good for English football – and underlines how difficult it is for homegrown youngsters to break into the first team.

DAVID MOYES admits Patrick Vieira's return to the Premier League is not necessarily good for English football – and underlines how difficult it is for homegrown youngsters to break into the first team.

Vieira has joined up with former manager Roberto Mancini after completing his move to Manchester City to Inter Milan.

The 33-year-old, who made his name at Arsenal, has signed a six-month deal with the option for a further year.

But Everton manager Moyes, a staunch advocate of bringing talent through the ranks at Goodison, has expressed his disappointment that up-and-coming players at City are finding their route to a senior call-up further blocked.

"Patrick Vieira has been a magnificent player and I have a great deal of respect for him as a footballer,” said Moyes.

“But is that what City need? I don't know. They'll know what they need, it's not our business.

“We would try to bring in young, up and coming players who we think we can have here. Man City can buy the finished article and maybe that can give them the icing on the cake, but we're not at that level.

“I'm sure there will be a lot of young players at Manchester City who will be disappointed.

“Is Vieira coming back good for his country? I do not know.There are a lot of people that would like to see young British players given that chance.”